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Triggers Removal

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  1. Triggers Removal, Prepare your device for disassembly: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Triggers Removal, Prepare your device for disassembly: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Triggers Removal, Prepare your device for disassembly: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Let your device's battery drain below 25% before starting this repair—a charged lithium‑ion battery may catch fire if damaged.

    • Completely power off your device and unplug all cables.

    • Consider laying your device on a soft cloth to prevent scratching or damaging the screen during your repair.

  2. Triggers Removal, Unfasten the back cover: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Triggers Removal, Unfasten the back cover: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
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    • Throughout this repair, keep track of each screw and make sure it goes back exactly where it came from.

    • Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the five 17.2 mm‑long screws securing the top edge and bottom corners of the back cover.

    • Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to fully loosen the remaining captive screw at the center of the bottom edge. This should create a small gap between the back cover and chassis.

    • Don't try to remove this screw.

  3. Triggers Removal, Insert an opening pick: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Triggers Removal, Insert an opening pick: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Triggers Removal, Insert an opening pick: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Insert the flat edge of an opening pick between the bottom edge of the back cover and chassis, near the captive screw.

    • Angle the pick upward and push it under the back cover.

  4. Triggers Removal, Release the back cover's clips: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Triggers Removal, Release the back cover's clips: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Triggers Removal, Release the back cover's clips: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Plastic clips secure the perimeter of the back cover. You should feel and hear them release during this step.

    • Slide the opening pick along the bottom edge and around the corners of the back cover to release the clips securing it.

    • Keep the pick at an upward angle under the back cover to help release the clips.

  5. Triggers Removal, Remove the back cover: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Triggers Removal, Remove the back cover: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Triggers Removal, Remove the back cover: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Lift the bottom edge of the back cover off the chassis to release the remaining clips.

    • Remove the back cover.

    • During reassembly, lay the back cover onto your device and firmly push down around the perimeter to engage the clips.

  6. Triggers Removal, Unfasten the triggers: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Triggers Removal, Unfasten the triggers: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Triggers Removal, Unfasten the triggers: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the two 3.4 mm‑long screws securing each trigger (four screws total).

  7. Triggers Removal, Remove the triggers: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Triggers Removal, Remove the triggers: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Triggers Removal, Remove the triggers: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Pull the triggers straight up and out of their recesses to remove them.

  8. Triggers Removal, Trigger installation: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • During reassembly:

    • Compress the trigger and firmly push it into place on the chassis so the cutouts on the hinge go over their alignment posts. The trigger should stay in place.

    • Keep the trigger compressed and install the two screws.

    • Test the trigger before continuing reassembly. If it's not working properly, remove the trigger and make sure it's properly aligned on the hinge.

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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.

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